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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

The Christmas Train by David Baldacci

Book Details
The Christmas Train by David Baldacci
Paperback, 304 pages
2004, Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0446615757

Synopsis
Tom Langdon is a former war reporter who now writes feature articles for various magazines. Banned from flying on airplanes after a hostile incident at an airport security checkpoint, Langdon is forced to take a cross-country train from Washington, D.C., to L.A., where his girlfriend is waiting to spend Christmas with him. As he begins talking to the passengers and staff aboard the train, he meets an eccentric older woman who seems to be a regular rider, a young couple preparing to marry on the train, and a former Catholic priest. To Tom's shock, the former love of his life, Eleanor, is also aboard the train. Sparks fly between them, bringing up old feelings along with the unresolved issues from their relationship. Tom realizes this might be his second chance with Eleanor, but a series of unexpected events may derail his plans.

Review
The Christmas Train has just about everything: romance, adventure, mystery and holiday cheer. The intriguing characters and truly shocking revelations make this book a must read. It actually made me yearn to ride a train cross-country. I could not have loved this book more. Absolutely spectacular.

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11 comments:

  1. Juju at Tales of Whimsy.comDecember 9, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    1. Cool pick.
    2. Sounds like a cool array of characters.
    3. I too have always wanted to take a train cross-country.

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  2. KerrieDecember 9, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    Thanks for contributing this to Suggest a Christmas Title.I like your rating system too.

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  3. AndreaDecember 9, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    It sounds like a good Christmas book.

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  4. MissyDecember 9, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    This sounds great! Thanks for the review!

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  5. thetruebookaddictDecember 9, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Great review! And congrats on completing your first book for the challenge!

    Have you seen my new Christmas blog? I'm giving away a copy of The Christmas Box Collection by Richard Paul Evans. Here is the link to the blog: http://christmasspirit-thetruebookaddict.blogspot.com/ Hope you'll stop by!

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  6. DianeDecember 9, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    I liked this book a lot when I read it a few years ago. Glad u did too.

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  7. Cleverly InkedDecember 9, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    Have not read this. Short simple review. FATASTIC!!!

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  8. KalsDecember 10, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Lovely cover and great review! Will check out the book, thanks! =)

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  9. Alyssa Kirk @ Teens Read and WriteDecember 11, 2009 at 4:48 AM

    Wow, quite the stellar review! Haven't heard of it but love a good seasonal book. Thanks!

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  10. alitareadsDecember 11, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Oooh this sounds so good! I'll have to remember it for next Christmas.

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  11. JulieDecember 14, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    I'm just starting The Christmas Train this week, so I'm very excited now after reading such a positive review!

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